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Trump Proposes Tariff Relief For China In Exchange For TikTok's US Stake Sale
- US President Donald Trump suggested offering tariff relief to China in exchange for the sale of TikTok's US stakes to an American buyer.
- Trump linked the potential relief on high levies with Beijing's cooperation regarding TikTok, extending the ban deadline by 75 days.
- Trump emphasized the importance of tariffs for national security and economic tools, aiming to keep TikTok operational and finalize a deal.
- China expressed readiness to engage in discussions with the US government regarding a potential solution for TikTok US, subject to Chinese approval.
- Amid growing concerns over US tariffs, China condemned the US for imposing tariffs that violate WTO rules and disrupt the global economic order.
- Trump's proposal arises as US farmers express unrest over the impact of tariffs on agricultural exports to China, leading to concerns in various sectors.
- China also announced export control measures on rare earth-related items, affecting US defense industries, showcasing the escalating trade tensions.
- The countermeasures from China against US tariffs are seen as an unprecedented response to protect its interests and stabilize the global trading system.
- Experts highlight China's resistance to trade protectionism and assert that countermeasures aim to make the US 'feel the real pain' of unilateral tariffs.
- The situation reflects the intensifying trade disputes between the US and China, impacting various sectors and global trade dynamics.
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